• England’s Potts to face Proteas in ODI series

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    Matthew Potts has earned his first call-up to the England ODI squad for next week’s series against the Proteas.

    Potts has impressed for England’s Test team this year after recovering from several injuries.

    The Durham fast bowler has played all four Tests under new captain Ben Stokes, taking 18 wickets at an average 26.72 during England’s winning run against New Zealand and India.

    Despite making just 10 List A appearances at domestic level, the 23-year-old has been handed his chance to take on the Proteas.

    England, who face India in an ODI series decider at Old Trafford on Sunday, begin their next limited-overs series just 48 hours later at Potts’ home ground of Chester-le-Street.

    Another change sees first-choice leg-spinner Adil Rashid return for both the 50 and 20-over squads in place of Matt Parkinson, following his return from The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

    Parkinson took one wicket in two appearances in Rashid’s absence but continues to be viewed as a backup option across the formats.

    Jonny Bairstow is restored to the T20 setup after missing out against India due to his exploits in the Test side, but left-arm quick Tymal Mills is absent.

    Stokes is once again rested from the T20 games as part of his ongoing workload management and the ECB also confirmed he would not be available for Northern Superchargers at the start of this year’s Hundred tournament.

    The six matches against the Proteas take place between 19 July and 31 July.

    England ODI squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Craig Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey.

    England T20I squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Richard Gleeson, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, David Willey.

    England vs Proteas fixtures:

    19 July: 1st ODI, Riverside
    22 July: 2nd ODI, Old Trafford
    24 July: 3rd ODI, Headingley
    27 July: 1st T20I, Bristol
    28 July: 2nd T20I, Sophia Gardens
    31 July: 3rd T20I, The Rose Bowl
    17-21 August: 1st Test, Lord’s
    25-29 August: 2nd Test, Edgbaston
    8-12 September: 3rd Test, The Oval

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